Matte Screen Option Returns To 15-inch MacBook Pros, Will Cost You $50

PublishedAugust 11, 2009

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We've mentioned that this could be on the cards, and now it's official. Apple has reinstated the anti-glare screen option for 15-inch MacBook Pros—but it'll cost you $50 for the privilege, and you'll lose that full-screen glass look.

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Comparison Above: Glossy MBP (Left); Matte MBP (Right).
Comparison from inknoise @ Macrumors.

That's pretty much what went down with the 17-inch Macbook Pro, so it's not a huge surprise. But if the glossy screens annoy the bejesus out of you, $50 is still a better option than paying $200 to have the screen replaced. The bad news: still no word on iMacs getting the same option. [Thanks Alexander!]